The Last Refuge by Christina Bacilieri

The Last Refuge by Christina Bacilieri

QOTD: If you could enter Etabon what magical creature would you want to shift into?

⭐⭐⭐⭐ / out of 5 Stars.

Summary:

Magic will transform you. Power could destroy you. Actions will define you.

Kiera Vandyer told herself she’d only agreed to this scheme for the money, that nothing else had drawn her to this venture, but you can’t lie to the truest parts of yourself. For sixteen years, she’s hidden her burning curiosity for magic, knowing that one misstep would mean certain death at the hands of Atterah’s merciless leaders: the all-powerful Ruling Board.

Just when Kiera is on the cusp of securing a stable future for herself and her mother, a cruel twist of fate forces her to commit the worst possible infraction. She trespasses over the border into Etabon, the last refuge for magic on Atterah. Once within, her rare form makes her a target for the warden of the site. To escape the warden and conceal her crime from the Ruling Board, Kiera must use her strange new powers to battle for her freedom… or die trying.

My Review: (spoilers ahead)

After being in a reading slump for quite a few months, I picked this book up for a part of love book tours on Instagram, and I am so glad I did! Although it's a bit of a slow start it had me falling into this world. I ended up finishing this book in two days and honestly, I look forward to the next book and the continuation of the story. Kiera is the main character but you quickly become attached to another character named Attalin. The way Christina writes is incredibly captivating, although I did get lost in the plot for a few chapters but was able to pick it back up and continue reading. The world she created was fun to delve into and learn about and I truly loved that she included history about the world. I always find history helpful to learn more and be able to truly connect just as the characters are connecting. Safe to say I definitely enjoyed this book and highly recommend it if you're in a book slump. It's not too frustrating to get into and is so easy to just slip right into the world and imagine yourself right alongside Kiera.

Pros:

• Captivating Characters

• Wonderful Storyline

• Interesting World

• Good Morals

• Good vs Evil

Cons:

• Lagged in a few chapters

• The plot seemed to get lost but did pick back up

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